Application of the theory and design of development planning to modern cities. The institutional and disciplinary contexts and constraints within which development plans are formulated. Case studies and fieldwork, together with practical studios covering analytical methods and design. Relationship between transport, urban form and urban design.

Online component

Online component:
Partially Taught Online - As part of the course is taught online, Broadband access is required. In addition to accessing the Course Guide, students will be required to access core and supplementary digital study resources, contribute to discussion fora and complete online activities and assessment tasks. Core study resources that can be published in print will be supplied to the students who request them. Learn more about Stream, our online learning environment.

Dates

Start Date:
Monday 27 February, 2017

End date:
Saturday 24 June, 2017

Withdrawal dates

The last day to withdraw from this course:

Without financial penalty:
Monday 13 March, 2017

Without academic penalty:
Friday 26 May, 2017

Fees

Course fees for 2017

Domestic Students: NZD $845.75 *

International Students NZD $4,043.75 *

Component fees

Domestic component fees NZD $33.90 *

International component fees NZD $33.90 *

* This fee information is for estimation purposes only and includes New Zealand Goods and Services Tax. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment.
The estimate does not include non-tuition fees. To view an estimate showing both tuition and non-tuition fees use the Fees Calculator.
These fees only apply to 2017 enrolments.

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

Understand the role of different transport modes in making cities sustainable.

Develop knowledge of the diversity of economic forces necessary in making cities sustainable.

Refine knowledge and understanding of different urban forms in making cities sustainable.

Develop urban design appreciation, aesthetic awareness and physical planning which includes development of alternate concepts and preliminary recommendations for a given planning area, understanding pedestrian spaces and role of public transport in place making.